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Preface - Emerging Viruses: From Early Detection to Intervention.

Giuseppe Ippolito1, Giovanni Rezza2

  • 1National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani, Rome, Italy. giuseppe.ippolito@inmi.it.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|April 2, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Emerging infectious diseases pose public health challenges due to limited knowledge and interventions. This volume explores viral spillover, bat reservoirs, MERS-CoV, Zika virus, and animal models for better understanding and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Emerging infectious diseases result from cross-species viral transmission.
  • These diseases present significant public health challenges due to limited knowledge and few effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore special aspects of emerging infectious diseases.
  • To enhance understanding of viral pathogens, transmission, and host interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current research on emerging infectious diseases.
  • Exploration of disease focality theory, human-animal interfaces (e.g., influenza), and bat reservoirs.
  • Case studies on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Zika virus outbreaks.
  • Assessment of animal models for studying emerging infections.
Keywords:
DiagnosticsEmergenceEmerging infectionsQuarantineVaccine

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Main Results:

  • Bats are identified as a major reservoir for emerging human pathogens.
  • The epidemiology and clinical presentation of MERS-CoV are examined.
  • The impact of the Zika virus outbreak on human health is analyzed.
  • Animal models show potential for improving disease knowledge and drug development.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of emerging infectious diseases requires interdisciplinary approaches.
  • Further research into viral reservoirs, transmission dynamics, and host-pathogen interactions is crucial.
  • Animal models are valuable tools for developing effective interventions against emerging infections.